Guessing Games

There are many reasons in the world that I turned down Chester's invitation to winter formal. It wasn't because he's really weird and slightly creepy, which he totally is. It wasn't because he smells like fungus, which he does. No, I turned down Chester for two reasons and two reasons only: Cameron Labell and ,well, Cameron Labell. Cameron hadn't asked me to winter formal and he never would, but a girl can dream.

I pulled my jacket tighter around my chest. It was November, and the cold washington air bit at my ears and made me shiver. That was the downside of living near the school. No bus and no driver's licence. Seriously, being 15 during the winter months in seattle sucks. It really sucks. The wind nipped at my neck, making me wish for longer hair. Mine was just above my chin, a dark reddish color that framed my face and required no maintenance. Still, in this weather, a girl wouldn't mind long hair, if only to keep her neck warmer.

Zach rushed up to meet with me and matched my steps. He was practically bouncing. I looked at him from the corner of my eyes. beautiful, though most boys aren't, with shaggy blonde hair and dark brown eyes. Tall and kind. And completely, totally, and utterly gay. I think. He won't admit it, but I totally saw him checking out Collin the other day. And I totally saw Collin checking him out back. Now, if I can only set them up.

"Guess what, Elli?!" he asked me, grinning broadly behind his hair. I craned my neck to look at him fully.

"What?" I sighed. Today had not been a good day for me at all, But hey, at least someone's happy. He gave me a withering look that suggested he actually wanted me to guess. "I'm not going to guess so just tell me." He pouted before giving me a huge smile.

"Collin Label...

... middle of paper ...

...babysitter at the worst time possible. I hesitantly press the talk button and raise the phone to my ear.

"Thank god you picked up Eleanor! I was terrified you wouldn't respond. I desperately need a sitter december fourteenth. Can you?" She says this all very fast and I need her to repeat what she said before I respond.

"I'd love to but-" I start

" Thank you so much Eleanor! All my other sitters are unavailable because of the dance, but I just knew you'd be able to. You always are! I never have to worry about not being able to get you to sit for me"

"Actually-" I interrupt

"Oh that's lovely darling- But I really must be going. Don't worry. I'll pay you double for this one!"

"Thanks Mrs. Nelson. Have A good day." I sigh. Might as well. I didn't have a date for the formal anyways. Sometimes Life sucks. Especially when you're too nice to tell a desperate mother no.